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BW04 RWL

2004 Rover 45

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,950 mi
Last recorded61,950 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RWL
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 61,950 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 59,573 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 59,573 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 57,360 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 55,425 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 53,421 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 53,421 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 51,610 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 49,614 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 49,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 48,311 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 48,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 46,419 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 44,724 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 May 2013 41,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 37,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2011 33,687 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 28,443 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 25,086 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 21,002 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 17,243 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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BW04 RWL is a 2004 Rover 45 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW04 RWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BW04 RWL is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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